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[Wil_h]

Also worth mentioning is that the Turbo block is the same as all other 1275 blocks and does NOT have extra oil ways.

It's amazing how often I hear this.

IMO the engine is essentially worthless unless it has receips for the work. Don't let the big 'T' word get you excited, turbo engines arn't special and aren't worth any more than a 1275 engine without any history.

2nd hand engines are a big risk even if you know what you are looking for.

Wil

[Sprocket]

The only way to tell if it' s a turbo block is by it' s bearing caps. All three have a center notch for the plain bottom bearing shell, the top shell (in the block)is grooved and has an off center notch. The block itself, and not the bearing caps, is the same as any other 1275 A+ block. The bearing caps are matched to the block and not interchangeble without line boring, and if you're going to do that, then you might as well fit a four bolt center cap.

[AlexF2003]

Mini Sprocket,

thats the thats the way to identify any late type block!

not just turbos... Wil is right!

Alex

[Sprocket]

Mini Sprocket,

thats the thats the way to identify any late type block!

not just turbos... Wil is right!

Alex

What is meant by late type block, and who said I was disagreeing with Wil